Christmas Tree Auction

The Y South Health Association Christmas Tree Auction will be held at the Hotel Edgewater Dec. 2 through Dec 9. Come see all the great trees and other Christmas items! On Dec. 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 there will be refreshments and goodies as people place their final bids on these marvelous items.
Vanta Shafer

US Department of Peace

I am interested in finding out if there are others in the Seward community that would consider establishing a group dedicated to advancing the cause of a U.S. Department of Peace. I have gathered some preliminary information, and I will be attending a conference in Washington DC in February to learn more. More [...]

Medicare Prescription Drug Sign Ups November 15-December 31

The annual open enrollment period is now in full swing (November 15 – December 31), for all Medicare Part D recipients. ALL Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan should review that plan for the upcoming year. Many of the plans are making changes effective January 1, 2007 which could [...]

Announcing the Alaska SeaLife Center’s 9th Annual Gingerbread House Contest

Enter your Gingerbread House by 12:00 p.m. on December 1, 2006 at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Judging will be from December 2 through December 4, and the winners will be announced December 6.
Seventy percent of your house construction must be ginger bread to qualify.
For official rules and entry form, please call Jackie Wilde at (907) [...]

City Calendar

Seward City Council Special Meeting

Action Agenda

Tuesday, November, 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.

Linda Amberg, Steve Schafer and Jean Bardarson were appointed to negotiate a contract for an interim city manager.

After interviews of six candidates, the City Council went into executive session and came out and made a motion, upon successful background check, to negotiate [...]

Seward’s Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair

This year’s fair happens this weekend, Friday 4:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. and again on Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. With 85 booths, you will find that perfect gift. As a reward to all of our loyal craft fair supporters, we will be giving away over 200 door prizes. (Hey guys, 12 of the prizes are [...]

January Classes at Seward Community Schools

Michelle Tote Class with Instructor Cedar Bourgeois at the Seward High School. Class fee is $35 per person, due 1 week before date of class. Class times and dates TBA in December. Please bring your own sewing machine and class materials needed. Contact Tanya at 224-4054 to leave a message during the day or email [...]

Children’s Holiday Story Hour

This fun event on Wednesday Dec 13, is for the littlest community members and is sponsored by Seward Community Schools & Seaview Community Services.
Join us for a fun Holiday story hour that includes a puppet show, holiday story with our Special Guest, coloring contest, snacks and fun entertainment! This event is free to the participants, [...]

Seward Flotilla to Meet

Press Release
Contact: Sue Lang FSO-PA Seward Flotilla 170-02-05 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary suelang@alaska.com (907)224-8237 http://a1700205.uscgaux.info/
The Seward Flotilla, USCG Auxiliary will meet Friday, 1 December at 7 PM at the American Legion Hall, 402 5th Ave, Seward. Plans for the Festival of Trees, Polar Bear Jump-off, Member Training opportunities and District Training will [...]

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Cute and Sassy! This 5-yr old Princess is looking for her castle where she can live in luxury and be appropriately doted on with yummy treats and soft bedding! A fenced yard and cat-free home would best for this prancy girl.
Wish List: Not ready for a full [...]

Police Journal

Nov. 18, 2006
11 a.m. Sexual Abuse of a Minor case from Troopers, assigned to officers. 2:30 p.m. Reporting party advised of an intoxicated female trying to use the gas pumps at Essential One. Vehicle was described as a grey Ford Ranger. Officers were unable to locate a vehicle matching description. 4:07 p.m. Reporting party advised [...]

NOTICE

SEWARD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

Monday, November 27, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
(Before 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting)

City Council Chambers, City Hall

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a work session on the City Manager’s Job Description on Monday, November 27, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

The work [...]

Interim City Manager

The city council will be negotiating an interim contract with a gentleman named Marvin Yoder. It appears he will be here on a part time basis and has over 20 years of city manager experience moving projects forward. We will begin advertising for a permanent city manager immediately.

State Disaster Assistance

For Individuals and Families in the Chugach Rural Education Attendance Area (REAA) (Cordova & Valdez), Copper River REAA (Richardson Hwy to Glennallen), Kenai Peninsula Borough (Seward & Seldovia), and the McCarthy area who suffered damages to real property (primary residence), personal property, and transportation during the October 2006 flooding.
To apply, call toll free
1-800-921-3682
[...]

Seward Archery League

Seward Community Schools is hosting a fun Archery League this Fall at the Dale Lindsey Railway Terminal Building. The league nights take place every Friday evening from 5:30 – 9:30pm
Long Bows, Recurve and Compound Bows accepted, please do not bring Cross Bows. The league is for ages 14 years and older. (Teens need to be [...]

SEWARD SEA KAYAKING EXPO NEWS: NOV 16, 2006 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Seward Sea Kayaking Exposition News
November 14, 2006 Meeting Notes

*Bringing Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Level Kayakers Together….

Present:

Paul Carter, Chairman (Edgewater Hotel & Charter Option)
Rick Brown, Vice Chairman (Adventures Latitude 60 North)
Capt. Sherrie Miller, (Miller’s Landing)
Allen Drake (Flotilla Commander, Seward USCG Auxiliary)
Susan Swiderski (Orca Island)
Nate Chambers, (Kayak Guide & SeaLife Center)

Seward Sea Kayaking Exposition Meeting (Open To Public) Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 5 PM at Hotel Edgewater: Volunteers Needed!

The Seward Sea Kayaking Exposition is having a meeting Tuesday, November 21st at 5 PM at the Hotel Edgewater Conference Room (downstairs). The Exposition will be held May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 of 2007. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings! Volunteers, Lecturers, and Sponsors are all needed. No kayaking experience [...]

Seward City Council Regular Agenda

November 27, 2006 Meeting

City Council Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations [...]

Interim City Manager Interviews

Public urged to attent!!

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Applicants are:

**Pat Reilly – 4:00 p.m.

**David Squires – 4:20 p.m.

**Matt Rowley – 4:40 p.m.

**Lee Houston – 5:00 p.m.

**Scott Williams – 5:20 p.m.

**Marvin Yoder – 5:40 p.m.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: “Tracker” is the little Beagle mix with a big heart. This snuggly yet spunky 8-yr old neutered male is ready to bring a sparkle to your home this holiday and for many years to come! He is crate trained, knows basic manners and would like to be the [...]

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